OUR TEAM

DavidAmlen

Owner & Chief Engineer

Having successfully run Sound On Sound, Legacy, and MSR Studios for more than 30 years, David has had a broad career in audio, from engineering albums to coordinating broadcasts for network TV. After relocating to New Jersey, he has spent the latter half of 2017 building the new Sound On Sound Studios.

TonyDrootin

Studio Manager

Tony began his career at Unique Recording in NYC, which he ended up managing for 9 of his 13 years. He then went on to manage numerous other facilities, including Sony Music Studios on West 54th, Daddy's House, Platinum Sound, and his own Area 51 NYC before teaming up with David to manage Sound On Sound Studios.

MikeRachlin

Staff Engineer

A graduate of IAR, Mike began interning at Puff's NYC recording studio Daddy's House, then became an assistant engineer at Area 51. He has worked with platinum-selling artists as well as Grammy-winning engineers. Mike is an active recording engineer and contributor to the NJ/NYC DIY scene.

AlexGraves

Staff Engineer

A graduate of Belmont University, Alex first interned at Area 51 before spending a year and a half as a staff assistant engineer at Platinum Sound in NYC, working under several Grammy- and platinum-awarded artists. Alex also enjoys music production and playing the bass, piano, and drums.

VictoriaSeagriff

Staff Engineer

A drummer and graduate of Berklee College of Music, Victoria interned at both Soundtrack Group and PlushNYC before landing at Sound on Sound. After a few months of interning, Victoria began assisting sessions for SOS. Victoria is an engineer in the DIY scene and an active musician who plays drums in Montclair-based band Hit Like a Girl.

AlexPoeppel

Staff Engineer

After graduating from Berklee, Alex returned home to NYC to pursue a career in the industry. Having interned at MSR before its closing, he has a distinct familiarity with the equipment used here at Sound On Sound. A skilled musician, he also spends free time producing as well as glassblowing.

ChrisGold

Staff Engineer

A graduate of William Paterson University, Chris started at this iteration of Sound on Sound as construction continued at the studio in late 2017. Chris is also an active musician, performing on saxophone, flute, and clarinet when he is not working on recording projects.

BrianBernotas

Assistant Engineer

Brian is a producer/engineer from North Jersey, and has been producing and mixing professionally for 5+ years. A graduate of William Paterson University, Brian has worked with artists across the hip-hop/pop/electronic spectrum, including JAG, Kota the Friend, Jutes, Tarro, 12AM and more.

AlexAgresti

Assistant Engineer

A graduate of Berklee, Alex is also a prolific drummer who tours the east coast performing with his original band, Bay Faction. He joined SOS early on in its life, now assisting studios sessions and regularly helping up-and-comers by giving them a performance to practice their recording skills.

MatthewCampbell

Assistant Engineer

A graduate of IAR, Matthew began interning around the NJ area after graduating, including Gear Studios Inc. and Architekt Music before landing at Sound On Sound. In his spare time he enjoys producing tracks for rap and R&B music, as well as recording his friends at the studio and other local artists.

SamEnright

Assistant Engineer

A graduate of Berklee, Sam was active in the NYC/NJ scene as an engineer, session musician, and performer for several years before joining the team at Sound On Sound. He specializes in all things Rock, but has roots in Funk/R&B and greatly enjoys anything from Contemporary Pop to Folk.